Click, Click: Please Leave a Comment
Just an unusually titled article telling you Trionders that an article is only good enough for a writer when you top it up with the one most encouraging thing – a comment.
I love writing articles on Triond. Every time I’m bored or if I just haven’t got much to do, I plan out an article for Triond. This summer, I lay awake till about 1:30 am nearly every night, penning my thoughts on to paper, deciding what I should write for Triond. Then in the morning, I make sure I write those articles and publish them by the next day. The process is ongoing. But when it comes to seeing my work published, nothing gives me more pleasure than reading a comment someone has posted on my article. I don’t care about views or about the ‘I Like It’ button. I don’t even care about the money I earn for those articles (Well, I do a bit, but it’s not much fun watching me earn only about 10 cents every day).
The title of my article isn’t to beg you to comment my work (Although, it is nice if you do) but it is to get you thinking that when there are so many nascent writers on Triond, they all need your encouragement. The more you encourage them, they will definitely comment back to encourage you. For me, a comment is more important than anything else. To see someone genuinely appreciate my work and put in their thoughts and opinions in a comment is more encouraging than anything else. Every time I comment someone, I do make sure that I give them praise and a little thought of my own, because I know that just a few sentences can send a writer back to his or her room to write more. I know that that is what I’d like done to me and to every other budding writer on Triond. It’s not just the experienced writers who have billions of friends who need the comments, its practically every one on the Triond network. And don’t leave commenting only to a writer’s friends on Triond. If you aren’t their friend yet, leave a comment so that the writer is introduced to other work and can comment back.
A comment means that the message has gone through to the reader and that they appreciate what I’ve written about. A comment, once written should be honest, coming out of what you think and what you feel when you’ve read the article. A comment is the simplest thing to send a writer and it doesn’t take a chunk of time out of your lives. Every time I write a comment, I feel like I’m heartening a writer. It’s like saying “Well done, mate! I’d like to see more come from you.”
Next time you read an article, you always don’t HAVE to write a comment but when you do, it feels good and I’m sure that when others leave a good and honest comment on your article, it feels good too.
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August 18th, 2009 at 8:43 am
Nice article. This Summer has been so hectic for me I haven’t been able to leave comments after often as I’d like, but once school starts back hopefully I can comment more.
August 18th, 2009 at 9:34 am
I love writing here too
Nice article !
August 18th, 2009 at 10:01 am
Nice piece….yes, comment is the best encouragement that a writer can get here….so, one more encouragement for you from me ..
August 18th, 2009 at 10:48 am
The only thing I hate more than no comment is the “Great Job!” comment, how useless. Your title caught my attention, i had to read it. I thought it might contain advice I needed.
August 18th, 2009 at 11:22 am
10 cents per day! That’s princely sum when compared to mine.(I’m not getting envious). Thanks for an article that reflects my own thoughts, of course presented in an interesting manner. Keep writing and keep commenting.
August 18th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
Comments are nice to get. Reading and making comments is part of my every day routine. I’m glad I came upon your article. You express yourself well.
August 18th, 2009 at 1:23 pm
In the last few weeks I have seen more and more people taking the time to comment on others work.
Commenting does not only give us all encouragement, it can also help us improve our writing and let’s us know if what we write is of interest.
This has proved to be a very timely and well written article. Good for you!
August 18th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
wonderfully done
Keep sharing
August 18th, 2009 at 3:44 pm
It IS nice to receive comments, good, bad or indifferent. Be assured, I always read your articles Atikin!
August 18th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Yes, your right, it feels wonderful to have made a connection which is evidenced by a comment. Good article, good sentiment, good motivation to action. Thanks, Dave
August 18th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
I’m glad Triond has made commenting somewhat easier. It used to take so much time, and I wouldn’t get very far. Thanks for your article,
Momma Tells
August 18th, 2009 at 7:49 pm
A comment does not have to be positive. I prefer people who are honest with their thoughts. I hate it when people only say what they think you want to hear. Some writings may offend , others may question, others may educate, and others may agree. They just need to be honest without being insulting.
August 18th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
You’re right! I love reading comments that people leave, all of them. If I see that a new comment has been left I can’t get to it fast enough…
…Whether it’s two words, a sentence or a paragraph, I wish every reader would leave a comment.
August 18th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Great article! I agree….it’s always encouraging to get a comment on my work. Most of the writers I’ve befriended on Triond have been wonderfully supportive!
August 18th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Very true. And I second Wanjiku.
August 18th, 2009 at 8:23 pm
Due to a Triond glitch I cannot leave comments from my regular account but just as a guest for the last month or so on most of the sites but I still try to comment when I can.
August 18th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
I endorse your views that whenever your article gets commented you get encouraged and motivated.But a real comment should have both the appreciation as well as criticism of the concerned article. But from my experience people doesn’t cherish criticism of their articles and even go to the extent of even removing you from the net work of friendship.Hence, I have preferred to highlight the merits of the articles only while commenting or generally give a word of appreciation.Thanks for coming out openly in your article.
August 18th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
/agreed
LOL you earn 10c a day…I havent earnt that in a month 
I like to leave comments simply because it is encouraging for the writer to read there has been a connection with something you have thought and decided to share it via your pen.
I look above and see lots of ppl have done just this with your thought about comments…. good thought I would say
August 18th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Yes, indeed. Your honest write up gives us an insight of ourselves — the appreciative part which we sometimes forget to express.
In whatever form– be it positive, negative, just a manipulative move towards exposure, comments are a welcome addition. It gives us feedback on how to improve ourselves as a writer. On the reader’s end, a comment is a reflection of the quality of the reader or member.
Thank you for sharing your insights.
August 18th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
I loved your title and had to take a look!
August 19th, 2009 at 12:32 am
You have a great hook with your title. It was what made me click on and take a look. I too love comments. In fact I look forward to them. I do hate the nasty mean comments. In the 20 months I have been writing here I have had two of those bad comments. I also try to made some small comment on all articles I read but if the story or article really grabs my attention my comment is longer. This is not a make money quick venue but I finally got my first paycheck in July and soon will have another one. It just takes time to work up a following and learn how to network you posts. Enjoyed this post. Thanks for sharing.
August 19th, 2009 at 12:39 am
Atikin,
Read your article. Very good. I love comments. When I receive them, they send me right back to my computer to write another poem or whatever I choose to work on. They keep my creative juices flowing. Often times when I sit down to write, I try to think of things that my readers are interested in reading. Once and a while I just throw something out their to see how well it will do, and most of the time, what I write is very well received by my readers here at Triond. So I just keep on writing. I’m hoping to get some of my short stories on soon, providing no more monkey wrench’s get thrown into my plans. But it is the comments that keep me going. I try to comment as much as I possibly can, and once and a great while I like to surprise one of my friends with a message to touch base with them. Hope to see more of your work here soon.
Randy
August 19th, 2009 at 2:51 am
Gal, so true, nothing beats reading comments! I’ve posted your link on The best of the best a Trionder has done.
http://authspot.com/letters/the-best-of-the-best-a-trionder-has-done/
Everyone else is welcome to participate in showcasing your talent too, a promised read, I like it and a comment from my end.
Cheers,
Kaavs
August 19th, 2009 at 4:19 am
very correct..comments are really very important to boost up one’s writting
August 19th, 2009 at 4:25 am
totally agree! coomments are what every writer looks for…gives you a good feeling inside=)
August 19th, 2009 at 4:42 am
When I check out a friends work or an interesting article like this, I always leave a comment. Hey, I’m already here, so I suppose I could leave something so that the author would know that his work is appreciated.
Thanks for posting. This is a good reminder for those who would tell you that they like your work but have no time to leave a comment
August 19th, 2009 at 7:09 am
I read your profile, and I like your attitude about life. Then this title caught my attention. Comment on other articles have the power in its own..
August 19th, 2009 at 10:26 am
You need not ask for comments. When you’ve done a good job they occur naturally.
August 19th, 2009 at 10:51 am
@Andrew Davies: Even short ‘great job’ comments have their place. They let the writer know someone has read their work. Not everyone has time to leave anything more and it’s better than nothing.
My own view is that if I really like an article, I say so. If it’s just ok I leave a couple of words like ‘nice read’, ‘good article’ and if I think it’s really awful I say nothing, unless there is something in the article that gets a strong reaction from me, then I will lay it on the line! That isn’t a bad thing though because it shows that the writer had an effect!
August 19th, 2009 at 11:31 am
How right you are! It’s so disappointing to see that people have viewed your article but you’ve received no positive feedback (whether it be a Liked It or a comment). Just some sort of acknowledgement is always encouraging. Unfortunately, at the moment my work is extremely time consuming and I’m finding myself falling behind with my encouragement but whenever I get a few minutes I try to take time to check out my friends’ work and try to find at least one ‘new’ writer who interests me and add a comment and a Liked It!!
August 19th, 2009 at 11:38 am
What a great topic for an article! You’ve got lots of comments on this one.
I totally agree with you though, I appreciate receiving comments more than anything else. The likes and views really don’t matter, but the comments always make my day.
August 19th, 2009 at 11:41 am
Hey! thats great..Now you will be happy to see a lot of comments in your dashboard sweety
)
August 19th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
It has been a pleasure to be in the company of positive supportive people.
August 19th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Nice article…comments make all the difference.
It makes us know whether we are doing a good job or not
and also lets us know we do have people reading out posts. I
always look forward to reading comments left on my articles and
your right it makes me feel good to give and to receive
them.
August 19th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
I think u got a point but i shall advice you sincerely to write
more about facts than writing about writing on triond and comments and all those type of things.
August 19th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
I must say that comments are the best part of writing for Triond. It helps you make more friends and is the best way of showing appreciation for someone’s writing. I really enjoyed reading your article.
Christine
August 19th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Right on!! Or should I say “write” on.
I agree comments really do encourage writing. And although I’m not a writing buff (I’m more into art) the feedback does make a difference for me.
August 19th, 2009 at 3:06 pm
very interesting title….and very true article
August 19th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
I couldn’t agree more–comments are what we are all hoping for. They let us know that are efforts aren’t in vain and that there are people who support us, understand us, and want us to succeed. Keep up the great work. You hearten us all.
August 19th, 2009 at 4:04 pm
I like this
August 19th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Well you aure are getting a bunch of comments now. Great work. I just might have to look through your work. Hopefully everything is as good as this!
August 19th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Like Athlyn I was attracted to the title of this article (they are *so* important!). I must say I agree with you – comments are cool!
August 19th, 2009 at 6:27 pm
Good Trick. The title drew me in, but you can do a lot better. But, that was a good inspirational article.
August 19th, 2009 at 7:09 pm
Yes, I agree with you. I value the comments as well. It seems that I have been getting visits but hardly any comments. The visits tell me that at least there IS an interest there.
August 20th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Wow. Really enjoyed this article. And I didn’t write it just for the comment.
August 31st, 2009 at 1:50 pm
interesting read… good luck…
September 10th, 2009 at 9:32 am
and here is another comment. If you want more comments write about hot stuff at the moment or controversial things, it never fails.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:10 pm
nice articles. i really enjoy reading your articles.
September 14th, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Hi i just joined.. read your aticle its an interesting one.
October 22nd, 2009 at 11:19 pm
Interesting…
November 12th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Your articles are interesting. thanks
November 12th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
great articles – but it needs to be thought provoking for people to leave more comments and discuss
November 12th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
love your articles but need more spice
December 18th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
nice and interesting article
September 28th, 2012 at 8:14 am
Very good article, I enjoyed reading it.